7 Symptoms of Poverty Consciousness

Prosperity and poverty are states of consciousness; an inside thing. You must overcome the poverty inside, before you can achieve prosperity outside. The renowned philosopher and teacher, Charles Fillmore said: "Prosperity is a way of living and thinking and not just money or things. Poverty is a way of living and thinking and not just the lack of money or things". Below are 7 symptoms of poverty consciousness. Please read on.

1. Holding-on to borrowed things. Some borrow things and deliberately refuse, or forget to return them. They keep the borrowed items to themselves, believing they need it more than the owner who acquired it! Be it a pencil, a book, $10 or ￡50 note, a borrowed item is not a gift, and as such must be returned or re-paid, as and when due. Low self-esteem is a symptom of poverty consciousness.

2. Get-rich-quick mentality. Many seek short-cuts to fame and fortune such as lottery, pools betting and casino. In the process they scorch their fingers and even fall deeper into the abyss of poverty. Expecting a financial miracle without working for it is a sure sign of poverty consciousness.

3. Love of comfort-zone. Deep within, many want to remain just where they are financially - their comfort zone! But they openly complain of not having plenty of money and the good things of life. They want the good life, but not the hard work that goes with it. This avoidance-approach conflict situation is a symptom of poverty consciousness.

4. Fear of failure. Many are risk-averse, and therefore see most opportunities as risks, and shield themselves or even run away from them! While the rich see the beautiful rose flowers among the thorns; the poor see the dangerous rose thorns among the flowers. Fear of failure is a symptom of poverty consciousness.

5. Waiting for the right time. Many remain poor because they forever wait for that perfect time to start, that never comes! And while they wait, their dreams end up with them in their graves. What a pity! NOW is the right time! Procrastination is a symptom of poverty consciousness.

6. Lack of Ideas. Even though the mantra is "If I had money!", the fact remains that many are poor because they cannot conceive solid money-making ideas that can translate into products or services that many people want and are willing to pay for. You are truly poor only when you lack ideas! Mental laziness is a symptom of poverty consciousness.

7. Inability to Persist. Many remain poor because they lack the will power and discipline to pursue to a logical completion, any venture they start. They start one venture with great enthusiasm but easily give in to obstacles or setbacks; only to start yet another venture and repeat the process. Lack of fighting spirit is a symptom of poverty consciousness.

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